Investment Programs
We employ a disciplined, balanced approach to portfolio construction that emphasizes diversification by time, subclass, manager and geography.
At Adams Street Partners, our goal is to generate returns that outperform private equity industry returns and are commensurate with the above average risks of the private equity asset class. To achieve this goal we employ a disciplined, balanced approach to portfolio construction that emphasizes diversification by time, subclass, manager and geography. Adams Street Partners receives a tremendous amount of information with respect to the private equity markets as a result of its investments in portfolio companies, private equity partnerships and secondary investments. We're an active participant in the global private equity business, including primary and secondary investments as well as venture capital & growth equity and buyout co-investments.
- Adams Street Partners has the following capabilities:
- Global portfolio diversification.
- Preferred access to private equity investments.
- Access to secondary investment opportunities.
- Access to high-quality direct venture capital investments.
- Investing with a knowledgeable partner willing to share ideas and insights about the asset class.
Adams Street Partners offers flexible solutions to investors looking for global or regional exposures to address their private equity requirements.
Global Program
Adams Street offers portfolios reflecting optimal geographic and subclass allocations for a global private equity portfolio.
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US Fund of Funds
Adams Street established the first fund of funds in the industry for institutional investors in 1979.
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Non-US Fund of Funds
Offering a non-US strategy in the mid-90's, Adams Street Partners invests in a geographically diversified non-US portfolio including both developed and emerging markets. Learn more
Secondary Investments
Adams Street has been a leader in secondary private equity since the secondary market's inception, raising its first dedicated secondary fund in 1988.
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Direct Investments
Since 1972, Adams Street Partners has successfully made over 240 direct investments as a result of our strategy, disciplined approach and high-caliber team. Learn more
Buyout Co-Investments
At Adams Street buyout co-investments are direct investments made alongside a lead investor providing specific industry and/or geographic expertise. Learn more